On this day in 1889, The Eiffel Tower opened. It helped the French engage in their favorite pastime: looking down on people.
On this day in 1943, Christopher Walken was born. His first words: “Goo…GOO……Ga……..GA.”
On this day in 1985, the first WrestleMania was held at Madison Square Garden. Hulk Hogan said, “Let me tell you somethin’, brother!” And Mr. T. said, “You probably shouldn’t be calling people ‘brothers’…”
On this day in 1968, Democrat Lyndon Johnson announced he would not run for reelection, opening the door for a corrupt Republican. Oof – can you imagine?
On this day in 1999, The Matrix premiered in theaters. If you take the red pill, you can learn an unsettling or life-changing truth about human existence; if you take the blue pill, you’ll get a boner.
Enjoy the present. And remember…The Garden’s Always Greener.